If you were at the Jerry Nelson Tribute at The Moving Image Museum today please post here and let us know your thoughts. We are also looking for a few folks to write about the event and to also submit any pictures or videos for publication on Muppet Central. Please start a private conversation with me if you're able to help.

The original Jerry Nelson Muppet (1972), now on display at the Moving Image Museum in Astoria, New York.

I got to attend. It was amazing to see quite a few Muppeteers pay tribute to Jerry with heartfelt introductions. The montages were great and testament to Jerry's wide range of talent. I also got to briefly talk with Louise Gold and Dave Goelz after it ended. (wish I could've said hi to more, but couldn't manage any more within the half-hour time) Both were fantastic and kind people.

Hey Folks,
I'm just coming to this thread, now, but I was one of those fortunate enough to attend this wonderful celebration of Jerry. It was, simply put, AMAZING! I can't begin to describe how cool it was, here. Only Dave, Fran, and Bill were listed as appearing on the official museum website, so I got knocked on my butt when discovering some of the "special surprises" that were in store. I got to meet a few more of the professional Muppeteers, as well as connecting with friends new and old, from past events and the Puppet Appreciation Society group on Facebook, and once more meeting and getting a pic with Dave (this time with my wife, who hadn't entered my life when the first one was taken), though it came out a little blurry.

All in all, it was fantastic, and The Jim Henson Legacy and Craig Shemin should be applauded for their continued efforts to celebrate the magic of this group of super-talented people that have enriched our lives, amongst so many others. I did get some video of the introductions to the various clips shown, and will hopefully get them all posted online to share, soon. To start off, here is the only actual segment I filmed (to save space on my Flip camera), a reel highlight just some of the MANY characters Jerry performed, with an introduction by Stephanie D'Abruzzo, who put it together. Enjoy!

Hey,
I didn't mention who else was there, as I was hoping to reveal that by posting the videos, so I'll try to get them all up, very shortly. Otherwise, no actual Muppet characters in attendance, despite my originally figuring that to be amongst the surprises. I think doing this was a very emotional thing for all those who knew and worked with Jerry personally, as they were dressed pretty formally, so they kept it serious, in speaking as themselves, though of course there was room for laughter where appropriate, too, and there was one very special video from a character that couldn't attend, due to certain physical limitations. Again, I'll try to post the videos up, really soon.

Hey Everyone,
It looks like FrackleFan beat me to the punch. No matter, as the videos are fully intended to be shared, so if someone else could before me, it doesn't matter. I think they're all up here, now, but either way, here's a link to the playlist I created, for your convenience: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLumtId7GemGYsjz58JXn-u81XMfGXqrJL. I'm so happy to be able to bring this footage to everyone online, so those who couldn't be there could appreciate it, and that those who were can enjoy reliving the amazing experience it was.

Hey Everyone,
It looks like FrackleFan beat me to the punch. No matter, as the videos are fully intended to be shared, so if someone else could before me, it doesn't matter. I think they're all up here, now, but either way, here's a link to the playlist I created, for your convenience: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLumtId7GemGYsjz58JXn-u81XMfGXqrJL. I'm so happy to be able to bring this footage to everyone online, so those who couldn't be there could appreciate it, and that those who were can enjoy reliving the amazing experience it was.

-Zach

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Thanks. Was that clip reel and Snuffy's message the only videos displayed on the screen or was there more than that?